Active Alerts Atkinson, IL

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 845 AM CDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island andWhiteside Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is ongoing and forecast to continue.* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages alongthe river.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet.- Recent Activity...The river is currently at crest.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 11.4 feetWednesday, July 03.- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.